{"product_id":"the-springfield-1138-47mm","title":"The Springfield 1138 (47mm)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes the Springfield 1138 unique:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Springfield 1138 immediately draws you in with a dial that feels like it belongs to another galaxy. Its rich golden tone is amplified by an aged patina that hints at a lifetime of adventures—some of them perhaps even light-years away. The patina’d sub-seconds dial adds sharp contrast and balance with heavy moon-style hands—blued steel and battle-worn. Look closely and you’ll notice the dial’s subtle textural shifts under the domed crystal—details that whisper of long-forgotten missions and stories etched in metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, this piece is powered by a 17-jewel Autocrat movement from Illinois, manufactured in 1922. What makes this movement truly extraordinary is its two-tone finish: alternating rhodium and brass bridge plates form a layered, armor-like structure—like the inner workings of a golden protocol droid. Engraved scrollwork and mechanical symmetry suggest intention and elegance, reinforced by polished steel gears and screws that gleam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe encased this remarkable movement in our 47mm titanium case, which features a specialized “gilded” surface treatment that gives it a muted, warm-metal finish—an aesthetic nod to mechanical legends of science fiction. The notched bezel and knurled crown echo industrial design elements from classic galactic starships, while a warm-toned leather strap keeps things grounded in earthy resilience. It’s a tactile blend of old-world craftsmanship and otherworldly character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original movement of this timepiece was manufactured in 1922—the same year that American inventor Philo Farnsworth first sketched the design for an image dissector, the core technology that would later make television possible. A device built to transmit images across space and time—how fitting for a watch like this. With The Springfield 1138, we’re not just preserving history—we’re launching it into a new dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vortic Watch Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50698064199981,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1710\/0345\/files\/VORTIC-SPRINGFIELD-WOTD2025-03-1138_31088.jpg?v=1746329305","url":"https:\/\/vorticwatches.mom\/products\/the-springfield-1138-47mm","provider":"Vortic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}